Clean Air Day 2019 The UK’s Clean Air Day campaign returns for 2019 on Thursday 20th June. The campaign is a chance to find out more about air pollution and to bring about change. So what is changing in our industry to contribute to this change? Clean Air Day 2019 is the UK’s largest air Read More…
HETAS News
Chimney Sweep Approval with HETAS
Chimney Sweep Approval with HETAS HETAS recognises the important role of chimney sweeps in ensuring the safe and effective use of solid fuel appliances. HETAS is intending to open up an additional pathway for applicants to the HETAS Approved Chimney Sweep scheme. Approved Sweeps For many years HETAS has had an Approved Chimney Sweep scheme Read More…
Round the bend
Round the bend HETAS receive on occasion queries relating to the appropriate application of any provisions contained within recognised BSI standards, and how they can be applied with continued re-assurance in meeting the UK Building Regulation requirements. Recently this has included provisions surrounding immediate bends directly off the top of an appliance. Alternative approach In Read More…
The Importance of Commissioning
Importance of Commissioning Commissioning of any solid fuel appliance is a vital part of the installation process. However, on occasions it can be overlooked. HETAS Inspections Manager Alan Young talks to us about the critical points of the commissioning process. Guidance Building Regulations require appliances and flue systems to be tested on completion to ensure Read More…
Refresher Courses with HETAS
Refresher Courses HETAS introduced refresher courses back in 2014 in response to changes placed upon schemes by government. With many of you due to refresh over the coming year, we spoke to Training Manager Mike Harvey about what’s new. HETAS has been providing refresher training for over five years now, in response to changes in Read More…
Not so Golden
Not so Golden HETAS continues it’s work of ridding our industry of the cowboys who mislead customers and rip them off with poor standards of workmanship. Rogue traders Liam Golden and Aaron Parry were charged in court in the last month through the hard work of HETAS and Trading Standards. Two rogue traders narrowly avoided Read More…
Hearth Marking
Marking of the Hearth Boundary The HETAS technical helpline regularly receive enquiries relating to the subject of how a hearth surface should be marked out, i.e. the demarcation or boundary of the hearth against the regular flooring material in the room. The regulation requiring reference here is as follows: J4: Protection of Building; Combustion appliances Read More…
Getting it right first time
Getting it right first time HETAS has a message for registered installers: get it right first time. Every job you do right is a valuable advert for you and protects the reputation of our industry. Registration with HETAS enables you to supplement your training with all our Technical Bulletins, monthly newsletters and free access to Read More…
Hearth and Home 2019
Hearth and Home 2019 It’s that time of year when the industry descends upon Harrogate for the Hearth and Home exhibition. The event is now in 23rd year and is the only UK event dedicated exhibition for fires, stoves and fireplaces. HETAS and Woodsure will be the again, sign up for your free tickets via Read More…
Mental Health Week
Mental Health Awareness Week 2019 Monday 13 May marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week 2019. The week is hosted by the Mental Health Foundation each year, and the theme for 2019 is body image. Focusing on how we think and feel about our bodies. Mental health affects how individuals think, feel and act. Read More…